Pragma Ventures is at the Forefront of Web3 Research in Distributed Systems, Blockchain, & AI Systems
With offices in Portugal and South Korea, the majority of our team is based in Seoul.
Our world-class team includes three PhDs in distributed systems, one of whom is an AI systems professor at POSTECH, a distinguished South Korean university. By combining our deep research expertise with practical industry experience, we can move the needle for even the most sophisticated projects in our portfolio.
We actively publish research papers and collaborate with leading research institutions. One of the highlights of our contributions is the discovery and reporting of two critical consensus bugs in Ethereum.
Notably, one of our team members was a visiting professor collaborating with the DeepSpeed team at Microsoft Research, focusing on drastic optimization of large AI model inference.
Our Extensive Industry Experience Spans Leading Tech Companies and Innovative Web3 Projects
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We target emerging ventures at the frontiers of distributed systems, Web3, and AI. Our combination of deep research expertise and industry track record enables us to move the needle for even the most sophisticated projects in these domains.
Key investment focus areas:
the entire Web3 ecosystem — from foundational infrastructure to innovative applications that are reshaping industries;
teams who tackle complex challenges, including:
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innovations in consensus mechanisms
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reimagining financial systems through DeFi
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zero-knowledge proof applications
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scalability solutions
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projects building on top of Bitcoin
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initiatives at the intersection of AI and crypto
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application of blockchain solutions to real-world problems
projects that are contrarian in their thinking and propose completely new unconventional paradigms (without relying on incremental improvements!) that challenge the very foundations of Web3, introducing concepts developed from first principles.
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Our value-adds
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Research support
Pragma Ventures' main value-add is our deep technical expertise, rooted in our team's strong distributed systems research background. We provide invaluable insights and guidance for building complex systems to our portfolio companies at every step, drawing from our extensive experience. Explore our latest research publications on our Research Page.
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South Korean Exposure
Our team boasts extensive experience with South Korean Web3 projects, equipping us with a profound understanding of the region's unique characteristics. This knowledge of the market dynamics in South Korea allows us to offer strategic insights to our portfolio projects seeking to navigate the expansion into the South Korean market.
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Pre-TGE Assistance
Pragma Ventures leverages strong connections with key Market Makers, token sale platforms, and launchpads to support your project's launch. Need a boost for your project's reach? Our network is your network! From KOLs to media outlets, we've got the connections to elevate your presence.
Your Groundbreaking Idea Deserves World-Class Support
Contact Pragma Ventures today to revolutionize distributed systems, blockchain, and AI systems.
